Spend a full day exploring the unique history, culture, beautiful architecture and religious monuments of the ancient walled city of Xi'an. One of the capitals of ancient China, this city is also one of the four capitals of the world’s ancient civilizations. Visit the Shaanxi History Museum and learn all about the “Silk Road” city, one of the most well-protected cities in China. Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda with your expert guide, stop at the Great Mosque and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch.

Highlights

Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Xi'an

Discover the city's unique way of life with your knowledgeable guide

Get a cultural and historical overview of Xi'an at the Shaanxi History Museum

Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an iconic symbol of Xi'an, and stop at the Great Mosque

Tour Xi'an's ancient city walls, one of the oldest existing walls in China

Recent Photos of This Tour

You can grab a coffee from and watch the world go by in the little park

Photo by: Donald N
09
2014

What You Can Expect

Xi'an Full Day Sightseeing Tour - Shaanxi History Museum, City Wall, Bell Towers

This full-day guided tour of Xi’an begins with a visit to the Shaanxi History Museum for a cultural and historical overview of the province, dating back to the great Emperor Qing.

Travel to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty, which served as a holding place for religious texts and holy figurines that were brought to China from India. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch before visiting one of the oldest existing Chinese city walls. The walls form a circumference of nearly 9 miles (14km), and each side has a gateway beyond which stand three massive towers. Learn about how the corners of the wall feature a watchtower that was used for defense against intruders.

Continue your sightseeing tour to the Great Mosque. First constructed in the Tang Dynasty, the mosque adheres to traditional Chinese architectural style, and its grounds were expanded in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties to include extensive pavilions, platforms and halls.

Customer Reviews

Lucia was hands-down the BEST tour guide I had in all of Asia. Excellent English and very kind! I had this tour to myself and she always allowed me how much/little time I wanted everywhere. Super knowledgeable and very fun! Highly recommend!

Once again Viator is tops. Excellent guide with very good English and knowledge of the places visited. I felt that this tour also was great value for the money. Comfortable transport, excellent restaurant for lunch and no pressure from the guide to hurry. Viator, you tick all the boxes - I was recommended to your site and I am so pleased that I followed through.
Kevin Davis, NZ, June 2014

Details

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Professional guide

Entrance fees

Lunch

Transport by air-conditioned coach

Hotel pickup and drop off

Local taxes

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Gratuities (optional)

Additional info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat

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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 20 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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